Nigerian singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has stirred controversy with his recent claim that he pioneered the trend of Nigerian artists smoking cannabis on screen.
The "Free Madness" hitmaker took to social media on Sunday to assert that his "sacrifice" gave other Nigerian artists the confidence to publicly display cannabis use in their videos and performances.
"No hard feelings, it's all love, but no forget say if no be my sacrifice, none of your fav go get liver to smoke Igbo for screen," Terry G wrote on his X handle.
Public Reaction and Historical Context
The self-proclaimed "Akpako Master's" statement was met with significant skepticism from fans and music historians alike. Many quickly pointed out that legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti had openly smoked cannabis on screen decades before Terry G emerged on the music scene.
This claim adds to Terry G's history of controversial statements about his influence on Nigerian music culture. In previous interviews, he has distinguished himself from comparisons to newer artists like Portable, revealed his past as a backup singer for Faze, and acknowledged that slapping a DJ negatively impacted his career trajectory.
The "Akpako Master" has also weighed in on other Nigerian artists, previously calling Wizkid "the Jay-Z of our generation" and stating that while "Burna Boy is currently the biggest Nigerian artist, Wizkid is the greatest of all time."
Terry G rose to prominence in the late 2000s with his eccentric persona and energetic performances, becoming known for his unconventional style and controversial public image.
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